jon357
24 May 2017
jon357
24 May 2017
News / Polish-Hungarian Friendship Day- March 23rd [20]
Indeed. It's something that Poland (and Hungary) agreed to.
The EU is not 'attacking' Poland or Hungary.
Indeed. It's something that Poland (and Hungary) agreed to.
jon357
24 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
I know one guy, formerly high up in the Party and both prominent and highly respected in public life, who refused to accept a villa in Zoliborz when the Party's assets were being shared out. Very few people in public life today, including many PiS figures and supporters, would be that decent and altruistic.
Most would be racing to chop the trees down on their dzialka.
Why not seize the fruits of their collaboration and give to the heroes who fought for freedom? Surely you would support that!
I know one guy, formerly high up in the Party and both prominent and highly respected in public life, who refused to accept a villa in Zoliborz when the Party's assets were being shared out. Very few people in public life today, including many PiS figures and supporters, would be that decent and altruistic.
Most would be racing to chop the trees down on their dzialka.
jon357
23 May 2017
Travel / Pot in Poland for tourists [285]
In the last figures I saw (2016), it wasn't in the top 20 even. Unfortunately, since alcohol use by the young is far worse a habit than smoking pot. Also, the relative cost keeps the smoking levels down. If x% smoke in a given year Poland, and y% smoke in the same year in Holland, the amount smoked and the frequency are very different.
This is true. Something well-hidden.
You can actually buy online here in Poland now, apparently. I wouldn't risk it for a second. It isn't that long ago that the police were seizing computers from vendors and questioning people who'd bought fake viagra online.
Actually I believe poland has something like the 3rd or 4th highest percent of marijuana users in Europe.
In the last figures I saw (2016), it wasn't in the top 20 even. Unfortunately, since alcohol use by the young is far worse a habit than smoking pot. Also, the relative cost keeps the smoking levels down. If x% smoke in a given year Poland, and y% smoke in the same year in Holland, the amount smoked and the frequency are very different.
Its also one of those things that people kind of hide and won't really admit to unless they know you due to the decades old stigma.
This is true. Something well-hidden.
mail
You can actually buy online here in Poland now, apparently. I wouldn't risk it for a second. It isn't that long ago that the police were seizing computers from vendors and questioning people who'd bought fake viagra online.
jon357
23 May 2017
Travel / Pot in Poland for tourists [285]
@Dirk diggler
It's indeed something with small amounts of CBD, sometimes prescribed for epilepsy. It's better for many patients (especially kids) than most epilepsy meds which are generally quite nasty with a lot of side-effects.
A friend who grows semi-commercially and very seriously (in a country where it's semi-decriminalised and the police aren't interested in fewer than about 10 plants - his 9 are like trees) always uses clones. After all, you know exactly how they'll turn out.
Remember that (except for youngsters who just want to get as smashed as they can), strength and quality aren't always the same. Poland isn't a good place to do it, the risks are too high, especially in a city, where it's harder (even with a specially made tent and proper extraction) to ventilate the growing area. The electricity company also inform the police if there's a sudden and large increase if use at a domestic address. Out in the countryside, it's much easier to grow, however still risky. In villages, everybody knows your business, and people here love to inform on neighbours about anything.
@Dirk diggler
It's indeed something with small amounts of CBD, sometimes prescribed for epilepsy. It's better for many patients (especially kids) than most epilepsy meds which are generally quite nasty with a lot of side-effects.
I know of no one that uses seeds anymore.
A friend who grows semi-commercially and very seriously (in a country where it's semi-decriminalised and the police aren't interested in fewer than about 10 plants - his 9 are like trees) always uses clones. After all, you know exactly how they'll turn out.
I read that Australia has the strongest (highest THC content) in the world.
Remember that (except for youngsters who just want to get as smashed as they can), strength and quality aren't always the same. Poland isn't a good place to do it, the risks are too high, especially in a city, where it's harder (even with a specially made tent and proper extraction) to ventilate the growing area. The electricity company also inform the police if there's a sudden and large increase if use at a domestic address. Out in the countryside, it's much easier to grow, however still risky. In villages, everybody knows your business, and people here love to inform on neighbours about anything.
jon357
23 May 2017
Travel / Pot in Poland for tourists [285]
No. There are a tiny number of medications that contain processed derivatives from that plant, but you certainly cant get high from them, and they are rarely prescribed.
Certainly jail here, and a hefty fine at the very least for possessing even a fraction of a gram. This happened to a friend - a large fine for a tiny fraction of a gram, literally leftovers scraped from one of those little glass pipes they use here.
believe it's medically legal with a doctors script but are there dispensaries you can purchase marijuana even if you have all the appropriate paperwork?
No. There are a tiny number of medications that contain processed derivatives from that plant, but you certainly cant get high from them, and they are rarely prescribed.
While in poland you won't face the death penalty but perhaps a very large fine, probation or even jail
Certainly jail here, and a hefty fine at the very least for possessing even a fraction of a gram. This happened to a friend - a large fine for a tiny fraction of a gram, literally leftovers scraped from one of those little glass pipes they use here.
jon357
23 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
For the obvious reason - the guy is electorally toxic.
The more we see of him now, the more PiS is doomed at the next election.
He was kept well out of sight for the duration
For the obvious reason - the guy is electorally toxic.
The more we see of him now, the more PiS is doomed at the next election.
jon357
23 May 2017
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
If you Google the term: Bierman Slavuta you will find some interesting things, including references to families who emigrated to the US. Slavuta is in Volhynia (Wolyn) and was in Russian Poland before 1918. It is possible that Slavovitz was a Yiddish name for the village.
Hopefully this is helpful for you.
If you Google the term: Bierman Slavuta you will find some interesting things, including references to families who emigrated to the US. Slavuta is in Volhynia (Wolyn) and was in Russian Poland before 1918. It is possible that Slavovitz was a Yiddish name for the village.
Could it have been Slavuta or the Slavutski region?
Hopefully this is helpful for you.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Indeed. This will be Macierewicz's legacy. Hopefully, since the alternative is terrible.
Indeed. This will be Macierewicz's legacy. Hopefully, since the alternative is terrible.
jon357
22 May 2017
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
No 'hate campaign', I-S. just a clown, whose 7 predecessors signed an open letter confirming that he is unable to do the job.
that hate campaign
No 'hate campaign', I-S. just a clown, whose 7 predecessors signed an open letter confirming that he is unable to do the job.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
He does this himself. He is certainly a weird figure, neither respected nor liked, and despite all the comedy, a highly dangerous relic of the old aeon.
hand in hand to make him into a 'weird' figure in the eyes of the populace. I grant you that. He has his quirks to be sure.
He does this himself. He is certainly a weird figure, neither respected nor liked, and despite all the comedy, a highly dangerous relic of the old aeon.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Or even the population as a whole. Half mock him and the other half fear him for the reckless and highly dangerous loose-cannon that he is.
soviet political policy people
Or even the population as a whole. Half mock him and the other half fear him for the reckless and highly dangerous loose-cannon that he is.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Just like last time, when people turned out in droves, occasionally swallowed their pride and voted tactically, and got rid of PiS.
An 'interesting' take on the Opole Scandal, Po, however not quite true, is it...
so it's nice to see First Secretary Kaczynski doing so much to encourage people to make the effort at future elections.
Just like last time, when people turned out in droves, occasionally swallowed their pride and voted tactically, and got rid of PiS.
It was the
An 'interesting' take on the Opole Scandal, Po, however not quite true, is it...
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Voters, Po, voters...
Fellow travellers, useful idiots and non-party opportunists
Voters, Po, voters...
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Members? Or normal people, unaffiliated to any party, who consider Macierewicz to be the laughing-stock that he is.
Not to mention his seven immediate predecessors who signed an open letter declaring him unfit for his role.
members
Members? Or normal people, unaffiliated to any party, who consider Macierewicz to be the laughing-stock that he is.
Not to mention his seven immediate predecessors who signed an open letter declaring him unfit for his role.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
A pretty big clique, with many millions of voters.
Only among the post-commie clique.
A pretty big clique, with many millions of voters.
jon357
22 May 2017
Food / What Polish foods do foreigners generally not take to? [140]
Pig's liver too. Lamb's liver is great, as is cow's liver when it's cooked nicely. Chicken liver is a classic (as long as it isn't over cooked and crispy as it often is here) Pig's liver is more a pet food thing, however I've seen it served here a few times.
Pig's liver too. Lamb's liver is great, as is cow's liver when it's cooked nicely. Chicken liver is a classic (as long as it isn't over cooked and crispy as it often is here) Pig's liver is more a pet food thing, however I've seen it served here a few times.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Are you joking? The guy's a laughing stock. Probably the first time in history that seven, yes seven, predecessors of a minister, ones from all political shades, sign an open letter to say that a minister of defence is totally and utterly unsuitable to hold that office.
He is doing a very good job as a defence minster.
Are you joking? The guy's a laughing stock. Probably the first time in history that seven, yes seven, predecessors of a minister, ones from all political shades, sign an open letter to say that a minister of defence is totally and utterly unsuitable to hold that office.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Every day another nail in their coffin.
the PiSlamic State
Every day another nail in their coffin.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Basically threats and an opportunity for grandstanding by PiS junta lawyers and certain politicians.
TVP have responded by saying they're going to sue Agora, Wirtualna Polska, Ringier Axel Springer Polska and Newsweek Polska.
Basically threats and an opportunity for grandstanding by PiS junta lawyers and certain politicians.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Looks like Misiewicz has abandoned the PiS junta, with according to him "no regrets". I think it's a case of 'watch this space'.
Looks like Misiewicz has abandoned the PiS junta, with according to him "no regrets". I think it's a case of 'watch this space'.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Don't forget the moustaches and the Stalinist-style three-piece gangster suits.
It's the same all the time with PiS - when they appoint "lawyers" in crumpled suits, farmers and small town Soltys to run major corporations then chaos quickly ensues.
Don't forget the moustaches and the Stalinist-style three-piece gangster suits.
jon357
22 May 2017
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
Mentioned above.
It would be useful to know if there's a Jewish connection here.
Neither was in the Russian partition.
Mentioned above.
It would be useful to know if there's a Jewish connection here.
jon357
22 May 2017
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Entirely due to the Party Leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski being so unelectable as to be electorally toxic. So he just subverted democracy instead.
That power is exercised via state functions, and that being President or Prime Minister is a higher function than being party leader.
Entirely due to the Party Leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski being so unelectable as to be electorally toxic. So he just subverted democracy instead.
jon357
22 May 2017
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
It's in Dolny Śląsk. See above for full details.
This could have been corrupted to Slavovitz. There was certainly considerable emigration from that area. Interesting to know the Yiddish name of that community.
There's also a Slawkowice in southern Poland.
Sławowice
It's in Dolny Śląsk. See above for full details.
Slavkovichi
This could have been corrupted to Slavovitz. There was certainly considerable emigration from that area. Interesting to know the Yiddish name of that community.
There's also a Slawkowice in southern Poland.
jon357
22 May 2017
Food / What Polish foods do foreigners generally not take to? [140]
People say similar things in Britain.
Horrible, isn't it. Better to use that part of the pig for pet food.
I was at a buffet here a while ago where there were chicken hearts wrapped in boczek and chicken stomachs. Not very nice at all and offputting to many. No real need to eat that stuff nowadays.
"all brawn and no brains"
People say similar things in Britain.
Vile. I had brawn as a child and it was disgusting
Horrible, isn't it. Better to use that part of the pig for pet food.
I was at a buffet here a while ago where there were chicken hearts wrapped in boczek and chicken stomachs. Not very nice at all and offputting to many. No real need to eat that stuff nowadays.
jon357
22 May 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
When they feel they have to shut down a long-established culturally middle of the road arts festival, one broadcast for years on live TV because nobody will work with them, that's a kind of tipping-point. If they try to mess with Przystanek Woodstock this year (where many of the singers who were due to appear at Opole will be) we should all be worried.
It looks like PiS has decided to shut down the Opole racket (less money for the city but more ideological purity!)
When they feel they have to shut down a long-established culturally middle of the road arts festival, one broadcast for years on live TV because nobody will work with them, that's a kind of tipping-point. If they try to mess with Przystanek Woodstock this year (where many of the singers who were due to appear at Opole will be) we should all be worried.
jon357
22 May 2017
Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]
What was his surname? This could help identify a location more closely.
What was his surname? This could help identify a location more closely.